Song of Solomon 4:10

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Song of Solomon 4:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.

King James Version KJV

How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!

American Standard Version ASV

How fair is thy love, my sister, my bride! How much better is thy love than wine! And the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices!

Bible in Basic English BBE

How fair is your love, my sister! How much better is your love than wine, and the smell of your oils than any perfume!

Free Bible Version FBV

How wonderful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is sweeter than wine. The way you smell from your perfumed oils is better than any spice.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

My sister, my spouse, how faire is thy loue? howe much better is thy loue then wine? and the sauour of thine oyntments then all spices?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

How wonderful have been thy loves, my sister-spouse, How much better have been thy loves than wine, And the fragrance of thy perfumes than all spices.

World English Bible WEB

How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, the fragrance of your perfumes than all kinds of spices!

Noah Webster Bible WBS

How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thy ointments than all spices!

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

How beautiful are thy breasts, my sister, my spouse! thy breasts are more beautiful than wine, and the sweet smell of thy ointments above all aromatical spices.

Translation for Translators T4T

My bride, your love for me is delightful! It more delightful than wine! And the fragrance of your perfume is more pleasing than any spice!

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Song of Solomon 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מַה יָּפ֥וּ דֹדַ֖יִ/ךְ אֲחֹתִ֣/י כַלָּ֑ה מַה טֹּ֤בוּ דֹדַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ מִ/יַּ֔יִן וְ/רֵ֥יחַ שְׁמָנַ֖יִ/ךְ מִ/כָּל בְּשָׂמִֽים

מַה mâh H4100 what? Part

יָּפ֥וּ yâphâh H3302 be beautiful V-Qal-Perf-3cp

דֹדַ֖יִ/ךְ dôwd H1730 beloved N-mp | Suff

אֲחֹתִ֣/י ʼâchôwth H269 sister N-fs | Suff

כַלָּ֑ה kallâh H3618 daughter-in-law N-fs

מַה mâh H4100 what? Part

טֹּ֤בוּ ṭôwb H2895 be pleasing V-Qal-Perf-3cp

דֹדַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ dôwd H1730 beloved N-mp | Suff

מִ/יַּ֔יִן yayin H3196 wine Prep | N-ms

וְ/רֵ֥יחַ rêyach H7381 aroma Conj | N-ms

שְׁמָנַ֖יִ/ךְ shemen H8081 oil N-mp | Suff

מִ/כָּל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

בְּשָׂמִֽים besem H1314 spice N-mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Song of Solomon 4:10

מַה mâh H4100 "what?" Part

This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.

Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may

Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.

יָּפ֥וּ yâphâh H3302 "be beautiful" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

To be beautiful in the Bible means to be bright and handsome, as seen in the story of Esther, who was chosen for her beauty. The term is also used to describe the beauty of nature and the beauty of God's creation.

Definition: 1) to be bright, be beautiful, be handsome, be fair 1a) (Qal) to be beautiful 1b) (Piel) to beautify 1c) (Pual) to be beautiful 1d) (Hithpael) to beautify oneself

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: be beautiful, be (make self) fair(-r), deck. See also: Psalms 45:3; Jeremiah 4:30; Jeremiah 10:4.

דֹדַ֖יִ/ךְ dôwd H1730 "beloved" N-mp | Suff

This word means 'beloved' or 'love', implying a strong affection, and can also refer to an uncle or close relative.

Definition: : beloved 1) beloved, love, uncle 1a) loved one, beloved 1b) uncle 1c) love (pl. abstract)

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle. See also: Leviticus 10:4; Song of Solomon 5:1; Proverbs 7:18.

אֲחֹתִ֣/י ʼâchôwth H269 "sister" N-fs | Suff

A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.

Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another

Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.

כַלָּ֑ה kallâh H3618 "daughter-in-law" N-fs

In biblical times, this word referred to a bride or daughter-in-law, like Rebekah who became Isaac's bride in Genesis 24:67.

Definition: : bride 1) bride, daughter-in-law 1a) daughter-in-law 1b) bride, young wife Also means: kal.lah (כַּלָּה ": daughter-in-law" H3618H)

Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bride, daughter-in-law, spouse. See also: Genesis 11:31; Song of Solomon 4:10; Isaiah 49:18.

מַה mâh H4100 "what?" Part

טֹּ֤בוּ ṭôwb H2895 "be pleasing" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

In the Bible, this word means to be good or pleasing, often used to describe God's actions or human behavior. It appears in Genesis 1, where God sees that creation is good, and in Psalm 100, where the psalmist says that God is good and his love endures forever.

Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be joyful, be beneficial, be pleasant, be favourable, be happy, be right 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be pleasant, be delightful 1a2) to be glad, be joyful 1a3) to be better 1a4) to be well with, be good for 1a5) to be pleasing 1b) (Hiphil) to do well, do good, act right, act rightly

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: be (do) better, cheer, be (do, seem) good, (make) goodly, [idiom] please, (be, do, go, play) well. See also: Numbers 11:18; Nehemiah 2:7; Psalms 119:68.

דֹדַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ dôwd H1730 "beloved" N-mp | Suff

This word means 'beloved' or 'love', implying a strong affection, and can also refer to an uncle or close relative.

Definition: : beloved 1) beloved, love, uncle 1a) loved one, beloved 1b) uncle 1c) love (pl. abstract)

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle. See also: Leviticus 10:4; Song of Solomon 5:1; Proverbs 7:18.

מִ/יַּ֔יִן yayin H3196 "wine" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.

Definition: wine

Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.

וְ/רֵ֥יחַ rêyach H7381 "aroma" Conj | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)

Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.

שְׁמָנַ֖יִ/ךְ shemen H8081 "oil" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.

Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)

Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.

מִ/כָּל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

בְּשָׂמִֽים besem H1314 "spice" N-mp

This word describes a pleasant smell, like a sweet perfume or fragrance. It can also refer to the balsam plant or tree, which was known for its sweet odor.

Definition: 1) spice, balsam, balsam tree, perfume 2) (TWOT) sweet, sweet smell, sweet odour

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: smell, spice, sweet (odour). See also: Exodus 25:6; 2 Chronicles 9:24; Isaiah 3:24.

Study Notes — Song of Solomon 4:10

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Sermons on Song of Solomon 4:10

Context — The Bridegroom

8Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards. 9You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck.

10How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.

11Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon. 12My sister, my bride, you are a garden locked up, a spring enclosed, a fountain sealed.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Song of Solomon 1:2–4	Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine. The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you. Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you.
2	Song of Solomon 7:6	How fair and pleasant you are, O love, with your delights!
3	Galatians 5:22	But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
4	Song of Solomon 5:5	I rose up to open for my beloved. My hands dripped with myrrh, my fingers with flowing myrrh on the handles of the bolt.
5	Song of Solomon 3:6	Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant?
6	Song of Solomon 1:12	While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
7	Philippians 4:18	I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
8	2 Corinthians 1:21–22	Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.
9	Revelation 5:8	When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Sermons on Song of Solomon 4:10

	Sermon	Description
	Whereby They Have Made Thee Glad. by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the church and its people have the privilege of making the Savior glad through their love, praise, and acts of kindness. He acknowledges that while ou
	Presence of God by David Ravenhill	David Ravenhill emphasizes the profound longing for the presence of God, drawing parallels between the experiences of Moses and David in their pursuit of divine intimacy. He highli
	Song of Solomon - the Journey of Love by Phil Beach Jr.	Phil Beach Jr. shares a profound message on the 'Song of Solomon,' emphasizing the deep, romantic love that God has for His people. He illustrates how understanding this love can h
	Let Him Kiss Me With the Kisses of His Mouth by C.H. Spurgeon	C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the deep longing for communion with Christ, drawing parallels between the passionate love of the elect spouse and the believer's desire for closeness with
	Kisses by Thomas Brooks	Thomas Brooks passionately expresses the profound longing for the love of Christ, likening it to the delightful kisses of His mouth, which are more satisfying than wine. He emphasi
	You Belong to Him! by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound love and delight that God has for His people, as illustrated in the Song of Solomon and the Psalms. He explains that God sees His bride as p
	An Hour With Kathryn Kuhlman - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of their upbringing in a small Methodist church and the tragic loss of their father at a young age. They emphasize the importanc